Swiss Memorial for Nazi Victims: Competition Launched in Bern

Government initiates CHF2.5 million project for Nazi victims memorial on Bern's Casinoterrasse, calling for multidisciplinary design proposals.

The Swiss government has officially launched a design competition for a memorial dedicated to the victims of National Socialism.
The memorial will be located on the Casinoterrasse in Bern.
A budget of CHF 2.5 million ($3.1 million) has been earmarked for the project.
The winning design will be selected in early 2026, with realization planned for 2027/2028.
The jury is presided over by art historian and curator Madeleine Schuppli.

CHF 2.5 million

Project Budget

Jury Members

2028

Target Completion Year

"Contemporary and aesthetically effective"
— Foreign Ministry

"The boat is full"
— Historical Context

Breaking Silence: A Monumental Step

The Swiss government has officially launched a design competition for a memorial dedicated to the victims of National Socialism.
The memorial will be located on the Casinoterrasse in Bern.
A budget of CHF 2.5 million ($3.1 million) has been earmarked for the project.
The winning design will be selected in early 2026, with realization planned for 2027/2028.
The jury is presided over by art historian and curator Madeleine Schuppli.

CHF 2.5 million

Project Budget

Jury Members

2028

Target Completion Year

"Contemporary and aesthetically effective"
— Foreign Ministry

"The boat is full"
— Historical Context